Thomas Cox (?) Moonee Ponds - any relation to WS Cox ??

Hello all .. I am brand new here so im hoping i am doing this right .. I am currently researching the Cox (Cocks) side of my family and through information know that Thomas Cox lived in i think it was Buckley Street Essendon and "family folklore" says that he was related to WS Cox of the famous horse race ??? .. i would love to be able to prove or disprove this and any help or guidance would be so greatly appreciated.. thank you all

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Hi Peter ... i think we have spoken in the past and if that is you we are related i think ??? My Thomas Cox from Essendon married Ellen Hogan ... sound familiar ??? Thanks for the reply hope your having a great day ... Kaye

William Samuel Cox, the owner of the Moonee Valley Racecourse and Maribynong racecourse was a grazier from Moonee Ponds b:1831 d:2 October 1895 at his home in Moonee Ponds of heart disease.
When he died he left £74,656 to his wife and children. Now they're the sort of relatives you'd want to have. I don't believe anyone has attempted to construct his family tree. If they have I have not seen it. Just the son's names and achievements. I have thought about doing it! I might give it a go this weekend.
It's quite possible your Thomas is related; the right area and all that.

Hi Janilye i would love to see what if anything i could contribute to that family tree as i said earlier have heard it for years that our Cox line is same as WS Cox and i just want to know if its true or not ... you can contact me through here or i can give you my personal email what ever is easier ... thanks Kaye

WIlliam Samuel Cox's mother was Mary Williams and his father William Cox
Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
Name: Wm Saml Cox
Death Place: Esdon, Victoria
Father's Name: Wm
Mother's Name: Mary Williams
Registration Year: 1895
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 13101
I'll look into it this weekend but I have a feeling he was born in Kent, England.
As for your family- private message me your email address and I will send you relevant documents.